Update on Sanctuary Raid

Hello, Daevas!

As we prepare for the full launch of AION 2, we’ve been closely reviewing everything we learned during Early Access, including how Daevas approached and progressed through Sanctuary Raid: Ludra.

What we saw gave us an opportunity to do something exciting for Global launch.

During Early Access, Ludra was defeated at a lower level of overall progression than we originally intended. At the same time, we were incredibly impressed by the Daevas who spent the time learning the encounter, refining their strategies, and mastering its mechanics. Clearing Ludra under those conditions was a genuine achievement, and we want to recognize everyone who accomplished it. Every Daeva who cleared Ludra in the Europe region during Early Access will receive a unique title commemorating their achievement.

But watching players master the encounter also made us reconsider simply releasing the same Ludra experience again at launch. We want Sanctuary Raids to create memorable moments: discovering mechanics together, developing new strategies, competing for the first clears, and celebrating when someone finally overcomes the challenge. For Global players, we believe Ludra should have that same sense of discovery.

Because of this, Sanctuary Raid: Ludra will be temporarily removed with the full launch build while we prepare an updated version of the encounter.

When Ludra returns, the core identity of the raid will remain familiar, but Global players can expect new and adjusted mechanics and attack patterns unique to this version of the fight. Players who challenged Ludra during Early Access will have valuable experience, but everyone will have something new to discover and master.

To make Ludra’s return an event worthy of that challenge, we’ll also hold a new First Clear event, with a unique first clear reward and recognition through AION 2’s in-game Hall of Fame that will be reset for the release.

Alongside the temporary removal of the raid, Ludra-specific gear obtained during Early Access will also be temporarily removed. When Sanctuary Raid: Ludra returns, those items will be granted back to the Daevas who earned them. Any materials previously spent upgrading those items will also be reimbursed. We want to make sure the accomplishments of Early Access players are preserved while giving everyone a fair and exciting starting point when the updated encounter arrives.

We will share Ludra’s new release date by October 16, along with more information about its return and the upcoming First Clear event.

Early Access gave us the chance to see just how quickly Daevas can adapt, strategize, and overcome the challenges we put in front of them. Rather than simply resetting the starting line for launch, we saw an opportunity to raise the curtain on something new.

We’re excited for Global Daevas to experience Ludra together, discover what has changed, and begin a brand-new race for the first clear.

We’ll see you in Atreia!

-The AION 2 Team